http://www.syplaw.com/?i=116129& <p> In what might be considered one of the most difficult areas of the law of defamation, the defence of fair comment, clarity has been provided by the Supreme Court in their Judgment of 1 December 2010.</p><p> Initially described as a storm in a teacup by defence lawyers, the recent case of Spiller (and another) v Joseph and Others [2010] UKSC 53, brought the unlikeliest of claims before the auspices of the Supreme Court, facilitating what is now considered to be a landmark ruling in the area of defamation.</p><p> The Claimants, members of musical acts including The Gillettes agreed to be promoted by the Defendants in October 2004. The relationship broke down, resulting in the Defendants posting the following note 1311 Events is no longer able to accept bookings for this artist as the Gillettes c/o Craig Joseph are not professional enough to feature in our portfolio and have not been able to abide by the terms of their contract...</p> Article Date http://www.syplaw.com/?i=116130& <p> On the 20 October 2010, the UK Supreme Court ruled that a Pre-Nuptial Agreement is binding in the case of Granatino and Radmacher. In that case the court indicated that Pre-Nuptial Agreements have decisive or compelling weight, and it would be natural to infer that the parties entering into agreements will intend that effect be given to them. As a result of this decision it is likely that Pre-Nuptial Agreements will become more popular as couples entering into marriage will hopefully be able to rely on Pre-Nuptial Agreements more. The effect of this will be that if the marriage does not work, rather than going through lengthy and expensive proceedings to resolve who should have what upon divorce, they will be able to look back at the Pre-Nuptial Agreement and divide their assets according to its terms.</p> Article Date http://www.syplaw.com/?i=119882& <p> Nottingham solicitors, Sharp Young &amp; Pearce, offer a dedicated legal service to both Businesses &amp; Individuals across the East MidlandsNottingham solicitors, Sharp Young &amp; Pearce, offer a dedicated legal service to both Businesses &amp; Individuals across the East MidlandsNottingham solicitors, Sharp Young &amp; Pearce, offer a dedicated legal service to both Businesses &amp; Individuals across the East MidlandsNottingham solicitors, Sharp Young &amp; Pearce, offer a dedicated legal service to both Businesses &amp; Individuals across the East MidlandsNottingham solicitors, Sharp Young &amp; Pearce, offer a dedicated legal service to both Businesses &amp; Individuals across the East Midlands</p> Article Date http://www.syplaw.com/?i=116120& Article Date http://www.syplaw.com/?i=130119& Article Date